Grammarsaurus Key Stage 2

The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Non-Fiction Writing, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar

Anna Richards author Mitch Hudson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:10th Jun '21

Should be back in stock very soon

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This comprehensive guide supports teachers in effectively teaching writing and grammar. Grammarsaurus Key Stage 2 includes practical advice and model texts for various non-fiction genres.

The Grammarsaurus Key Stage 2 serves as an essential resource for educators in the primary classroom, focusing on the intricacies of teaching writing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. This comprehensive guide aligns closely with the National Curriculum, ensuring that teachers are well-equipped to address pertinent topics at the appropriate times. Through practical advice and strategies, it emphasizes the importance of using non-fiction texts to teach grammar and writing techniques effectively.

Each chapter of Grammarsaurus Key Stage 2 is dedicated to a specific type of non-fiction text, including instructions, explanations, non-chronological reports, diary entries, newspaper reports, and persuasive texts. The inclusion of photocopiable model texts for each year group, along with annotated versions, provides teachers with valuable insights into language features, grammar, spelling, and punctuation opportunities. This thoughtful design not only saves hours of lesson planning but also enhances the learning experience for students.

Mitch Hudson and Anna Richards, the authors of Grammarsaurus Key Stage 2, are experienced educators and the creators of the popular Grammarsaurus website. They address common questions from teachers, such as when to introduce specific punctuation marks and which spellings are appropriate for Year 3 students. With up-to-date content that adheres to the latest curriculum framework, this resource empowers educators to confidently tackle writing and SPaG across all key areas of non-fiction.

I've always found non-fiction writing harder to plan for, but this will definitely make the job easier! Most of the hard work is done for you, with annotated model texts matched to National Curriculum topics for each genre. What more could you want? -- Sophie Bartlett * Year 5/6 teacher and English lead, @_MissieBee *
An amazing book for new and experienced teachers, bringing together high-quality text examples to suit curriculum expectations as well as the right grammar to match. It's going to save hours of endless scrolling for texts. -- Maaria Khan * Year 6 teacher and English Lead, @MissKhan__ *

ISBN: 9781472988331

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 746g

192 pages